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LGA
This is a pivotal moment to influence the future direction of care and support
By Louise Gittins | 09 February 2026
Over the coming months, the LGA's constructive conversation and engagement responses will shape t...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Cross-party talks after Bedford budget rejected
By Dan Peters | 05 February 2026
The leader of Bedford BC’s Conservative minority administration has pledged to ‘keep working with...
LEADERSHIP
Why chiefs need a framework
By Pam Parkes | 03 February 2026
There is no consistent professional framework for council chief executives. It’s time for a more ...
PAY
Pay dilemma could push councils over precipice
By Heather Jameson | 29 January 2026
Heather Jameson says that whatever the outcome of the pay negotiations with local government, und...
PAY
£2.8bn wages hike looms amid unions pay demands
By EXCLUSIVE by Martin Ford | 29 January 2026
Local government’s wage bill would have to surge by £2.8bn to meet the demands laid down in union...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA's in need of a welcome revamp
By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026
Now that the details of plans to reorganise the LGA are out, Heather Jameson says the organisatio...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
EXCLUSIVE: LGA plan hits mid ranks
By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026
The latest plans to slash the pay for Local Government Association (LGA) staff are unlikely to hi...
PAY
Pay body could have 'unintended consequences'
By Martin Ford | 13 January 2026
The Government has been warned of ‘unintended consequences’ stemming from its proposed adult soci...
UNIONS
Union warns of more equal pay claims as payouts rise above £1bn
By Paul Marinko | 02 January 2026
The GMB has revealed it plans to launch 10,000 new equal pay claims across five more councils alo...
STEVE REED
Reed says councils should not be offering 'full-time pay for part-time work'
By Dan Peters | 22 December 2025
Local authorities should not be offering full-time pay for part-time work, communities secretary ...
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